1 Sept 2026Rent1 answer
pool guy and gardener who pays tenant or owner
contract mentions weekly pool service but silent on who hires and pays the gardener. whats typical in ubud?
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20 Jul 2026Rent1 answer
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6 Jul 2026Services1 answer
need someone to check villa while im still in UK, is that a thing
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wifi speed ubud villas ok for video calls?
daily zoom with US clients, upload matters. do i need to verify isp before signing lease?
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furnished or unfurnished villa ubud whats normal
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every blog uses different words. just need the version that applies if im european buying a villa to live in.
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remote couple, noise sensitive. which feels calmer on weekday nights, not just sunday morning?
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kids are 5 and 8, need safe gang and not too far from activities. budget mid range, pool preferred.
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how much is 2br villa in ubud per month realistically?
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